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Instant messages are different than text messages. In an I.M. conversation your primary objective is to get their digits, when texting someone it is assumed you already have their number (although it is possible to text while hiding your #). Texting primary purpose is to get to the next level when initial communication begins. If you already been on a date with the individual, texting secondary objectives are to maintain your presence, continuation of flirting, further establish rapport, and non-related social stuff (directions, need a quick Y/N answer, et).
The original purpose of text messaging was to have private one on one conversations when you were in a public place and didn’t want anyone listening in on you. The deaf community soon reaped it’s benefits, thus creating a whole new market. If you needed quick closed ended answers/questions text messaging was perfect. It’s also good to use to get people to stop screening their calls and answer their phones.
By 2010, estimations are predicting 40 billion texts with be exchanged in the U.S. alone. Long gone are the days when two people preferred to have a good, old-fashioned phone call. Texting is vastly replacing how we communicate with each other. The problem that exists is that some people are relying on TMs as a substitute for verbal conversation. We often hear of couples breaking up, fighting, arguing, MIS-INTERPRETING, being stood up, etc all via text. Lets take a look at some other downsides of text addiction.
1) COST-not all cell phones are text enabled, without a plan TMS could run from 35-50 cents per text one way. If you engage in daily text messaging you will require a plan. Plans vary from under $10 dollars for up to a 1000 texts per month or for a few more dollars unlimited. They add up pretty quick if you text more than one person. Going over your allotted texts, texting long distance, could cost you a great deal of money. People that are over their alloted text amounts can’t always text beck and get annoyed when you send them a text.
2) ADDICTION-it can become easily addicted and in no time at all, one simple conversation can add up to hundreds of TMs being exchanged. You get all wrapped up in texing so much so that you neglect other aspects in your life that require your undivided attention. Often experienced in the initial phases of seduction/relationship, communication takes on a sexual charge and simple communication goes from texting to sexting. Sending/receiving pictures cost even more money. Unless you have an unlimited plan, this new communication can be costly.
3) TIME CONSUMPTION-if your hooked on daily texting, a simple conversation (one that could take only a few minutes over the phone or face to face) now takes 60 minutes or more. Primarily due to the fact that sending texts back and forth require time. Time lags between TMs arouse suspicion, we often wonder why they are taking so long to respond and instead of giving the benefit of the doubt we jump to conclusions.
4) SUSTAIN VIRTUAL-people often prefer to text rather than to talk or meet. A text is semi-anonymous, you can say stuff you wouldn’t normally say thru a T.M. Shy people adore texting and deaf people can now communicate with others easily.You create a fantasy, intrigue and sustain the illusion of being mysterious. The obvious downside is that you may not even be speaking with the person you originally contacted. Verbal communication appears a little more realistic than remaining in soft communication.
5) LIMITATIONS-currently (2009) TMs are limited to about 240 characters and displayed on a small screen on your phone. Humor, tonality, inflections, are not easily transferred electronically. Mis-interpretations are infamous when reviewing TMs.
6) DANGER FACTOR-currently texting while driving is against the law in certain states. Texting while driving has caused more than a few accidents. In the near future, I am sure science will remedy this problem. TMs can be retrieved so you might want to watch what you send. Lots of scandals, lawsuits, divorces, terminations, investigations, caught cheating, etc have all been contributed to controversial TMs exchanged.
7) DISRUPTIVE-every time you send a text a signal tone or beep is heard. It can get annoying after awhile, especially in a movie theater, office meeting, on a date, late at night, during dinner, etc. Texting “HI”………whats up………….. are you alone”, may appear cute at first but on the other end could be interruptive if they are working or busy.
*texting is great if you have a sore throat, in dispose, dont feel like talking and there are great advantages of texting. DEAF COMMUNITY ADORES TEXTING, shy people unite TM's rock, crowded club cant hear phone ring, need directions or confirmation on an address, consider the Text Message like an electronic whisper.
Instant messages are different than text messages. In an I.M. conversation your primary objective is to get their digits, when texting someone it is assumed you already have their number (although it is possible to text while hiding your #). Texting primary purpose is to get to the next level when initial communication begins. If you already been on a date with the individual, texting secondary objectives are to maintain your presence, continuation of flirting, further establish rapport, and non-related social stuff (directions, need a quick Y/N answer, et).
The original purpose of text messaging was to have private one on one conversations when you were in a public place and didn’t want anyone listening in on you. The deaf community soon reaped it’s benefits, thus creating a whole new market. If you needed quick closed ended answers/questions text messaging was perfect. It’s also good to use to get people to stop screening their calls and answer their phones.
By 2010, estimations are predicting 40 billion texts with be exchanged in the U.S. alone. Long gone are the days when two people preferred to have a good, old-fashioned phone call. Texting is vastly replacing how we communicate with each other. The problem that exists is that some people are relying on TMs as a substitute for verbal conversation. We often hear of couples breaking up, fighting, arguing, MIS-INTERPRETING, being stood up, etc all via text. Lets take a look at some other downsides of text addiction.
1) COST-not all cell phones are text enabled, without a plan TMS could run from 35-50 cents per text one way. If you engage in daily text messaging you will require a plan. Plans vary from under $10 dollars for up to a 1000 texts per month or for a few more dollars unlimited. They add up pretty quick if you text more than one person. Going over your allotted texts, texting long distance, could cost you a great deal of money. People that are over their alloted text amounts can’t always text beck and get annoyed when you send them a text.
2) ADDICTION-it can become easily addicted and in no time at all, one simple conversation can add up to hundreds of TMs being exchanged. You get all wrapped up in texing so much so that you neglect other aspects in your life that require your undivided attention. Often experienced in the initial phases of seduction/relationship, communication takes on a sexual charge and simple communication goes from texting to sexting. Sending/receiving pictures cost even more money. Unless you have an unlimited plan, this new communication can be costly.
3) TIME CONSUMPTION-if your hooked on daily texting, a simple conversation (one that could take only a few minutes over the phone or face to face) now takes 60 minutes or more. Primarily due to the fact that sending texts back and forth require time. Time lags between TMs arouse suspicion, we often wonder why they are taking so long to respond and instead of giving the benefit of the doubt we jump to conclusions.
4) SUSTAIN VIRTUAL-people often prefer to text rather than to talk or meet. A text is semi-anonymous, you can say stuff you wouldn’t normally say thru a T.M. Shy people adore texting and deaf people can now communicate with others easily.You create a fantasy, intrigue and sustain the illusion of being mysterious. The obvious downside is that you may not even be speaking with the person you originally contacted. Verbal communication appears a little more realistic than remaining in soft communication.
5) LIMITATIONS-currently (2009) TMs are limited to about 240 characters and displayed on a small screen on your phone. Humor, tonality, inflections, are not easily transferred electronically. Mis-interpretations are infamous when reviewing TMs.
6) DANGER FACTOR-currently texting while driving is against the law in certain states. Texting while driving has caused more than a few accidents. In the near future, I am sure science will remedy this problem. TMs can be retrieved so you might want to watch what you send. Lots of scandals, lawsuits, divorces, terminations, investigations, caught cheating, etc have all been contributed to controversial TMs exchanged.
7) DISRUPTIVE-every time you send a text a signal tone or beep is heard. It can get annoying after awhile, especially in a movie theater, office meeting, on a date, late at night, during dinner, etc. Texting “HI”………whats up………….. are you alone”, may appear cute at first but on the other end could be interruptive if they are working or busy.
*texting is great if you have a sore throat, in dispose, dont feel like talking and there are great advantages of texting. DEAF COMMUNITY ADORES TEXTING, shy people unite TM's rock, crowded club cant hear phone ring, need directions or confirmation on an address, consider the Text Message like an electronic whisper.
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